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A beautiful French silver mounted violin bow made in collebration with Victor Fétique, certified by J.F. Raffin in Paris. This is a very beautiful and great sounding violin bow in a good state of preservation. (with original Fétique brand stamp on the stick) It was made in 1930 - all parts original. The stick is made from reddish brown pernambuco of superior choice, round, strong with an excellent balance and handling. A beautiful crafted stick, with an elegant shaped head, a bow with great balance and a good feel in the right hand. The frog is made of the finest ebony - with silver parts. The total length of the stick is around 73,2 cm (4/4 size), and the weight of the bow is around 60 gr. The bow is straight and has a good curve. No cacks or repairs. The bow is ready to play, with new winding and exclusive leather grip.

A real collectors and players bow !

Biography of Victor Fetique - John Dilworth

FÉTIQUE, Victor François Born 1872 Mirecourt, died 1933 Paris France. Bow maker. Son of Charles Claude Fétique. One of the great makers of the classical French tradition. Apprenticed to C. C. Husson, later with S. F. Maline, É. Miquel, and finally C. N. Bazin. Moved to Paris 1901, to work for Caressa & Français, where he was influenced by his fellow employee C. Thomassin. Established independently at 72 rue Myhra 1913. Later assisted there by his brother Jules, above, his nephew A. Richaume, and various Mirecourt outworkers, including A. Toussain, C. Remi, and L. Morizot, whose work was corrected and branded by Fétique. Title of ‘Greatest archetier in France’ conferred on him at the Paris Ex